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The Role of the High School Counselor
A high school counselor's role in the education of a high school student is to guide and support each individual in the areas of academic achievement, social awareness, personal development and career development; helping to ensure that the teens of today become the productive, well-adjusted adults of tomorrow.
Meet the ASTEC Charter High School Team of Counselors
Donna McMillan, Counselor- High School Academic Advisor
Linda Marshall, Counselor- High School Virtaul Program Advisor
Steve Moore, Counselor- High School B.A.S.E. Advisor
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End of Instruction Testing Starts April 21
Beginning with students entering the ninth grade in 2008-2009, every student shall demonstrate mastery of the state academic content standards in the following subject areas in order to graduate from a public high school with a standard diploma: ACE Algebra I, English II; and two of the following five: ACE Algebra II, Biology I, ACE English III, ACE Geometry, and U.S. History.
To demonstrate mastery, the student shall attain at least a satisfactory score on the end-of-instruction criterion. Students who do not attain at least a satisfactory score on any end-of-instruction test shall remediate and be given the opportunity to retake the test until at least a satisfactory score is attained. Students who do not score at least at the satisfactory level shall be afforded the opportunity to retake each test up to three times each calendar year. School districts shall report the student’s performance levels of satisfactory and above on the en-of-instruction assessments in order to graduate. They are allowed to retake the test once and the higher of the two scores is recorded on their transcript.
ASTEC will begin end-of-instruction testing on April 21 and 22 with the English II and III writing tests, which are paper-pencil exams. The multiple choice tests in English grammar as well as the remaining five subjects will begin on April 23 and will extend through May 8. IT IS VITALLY IMPORTANT THAT STUDENTS BE IN ATTENDANCE TO TAKE THEIR RESPECTIVE END-OF-INSTUCTION TESTS! Please refrain from scheduling doctor or dentist appointments during this time. It is essential that students eat a good breakfast prior to testing and be on time to their testing sessions.
ALL MULTIPLE CHOICE TESTS WILL BE TAKEN ONLINE!
We want our students to have the very best opportunity for success since these have become “high stakes” tests for them. We will do our part to ensure the best possible testing environment. You and your child can optimize their testing opportunity by making certain they get a good night’s rest, by maintaining their normal routine, and be having a positive attitude about the experience. As always, we thank you for your continued support and encourage you to direct any questions you may have regarding testing to Donna McMillan, Counselor.
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High School 101
What Every Student Should Know to
Succeed in High School
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| Planning for College
"Twenty Questions to Ask Your School Counselor" from the College Board
http://www.okcollegestart.org/home.aspx
Keeping up with current college access information can be challenging at times, especially when requirements and costs change. But change isn’t a problem when you have the solution at your fingertips with OKcollegestart.org. It has all the latest information on college prep in Oklahoma in both English and Spanish, including those all-important high school course requirements for college entrance. It also features admission standards for every college and university in Oklahoma and updated tuition rates. The site is interactive so students can keep track of their personal college prep efforts, like courses taken and grades earned. Encourage your student to create an account today! They can begin by clicking on the My Info tab on www.OKcollegestart.org.
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College Board – From this site, you can sign up for the SAT exam, search for a specific college, search for colleges that match your interests and needs, research financial aid options, and even take a practice SAT exam.
ACT National Test Dates
ACT (Register online at www.actstudent.org) ASTEC HS School Code 372-706
Test Date Registration Deadline
October 25, 2008 September 19, 2008
December 13, 2008 November 7, 2008
February 7, 2008 January 6, 2009
April 4, 2009 February 27, 2009
June 13, 2009 May 8, 2009
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| Scholarships and Financial Aid |
2008 College Scholarships & Financial Aid: http://www.collegescholarships.com/
$25,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS FROM CAPPEX.COM
Website that tells you which colleges want you before you apply. www.Cappex.com/scholarships
Christian Connection Scholarship Drawing
$2,500 award
www.christianconnection.com
Citizens’ Scholarship Foundation America’s Student Info Page: http://www.csfa.org/
The College Board: http://www.collegeboard.com/
College Foundation of North Carolina: http://www.cfnc.org/
Dean Prim Scholarship – Winston-Salem Foundation
For Juniors and Seniors
Includes travel to China
More info at www.wsfoundation.org/students/scholarships
Dept. of Ed. Student Financial Assistance: http://www.ed.gov/finaid.html
Discover Colleges – a free private college information service & $2,500 scholarship
www.discovercolleges.com
Everyone Can Afford Duke –
Thanks to new financial aid initiatives from Duke University, parents whose incomes total $60,000 or less no longer have to contribute financially. In addition, student loans have been eliminated for families whose incomes total $40,000 or less, and significantly reduced for middle-class families. For more information visit: www.dukefinancialaid.duke.edu/newsupport or call (919) 684-6225.
FAFSA on the Web: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
FAST Web Scholarship Search: http://www.fastweb.com/
FinAid SmartStudent Guide: http://www.finaid.org/
The Financial Aid Info Page: http://www.finaid.org/
Gemological Institute of America Jewelry Design, Jewelry Manufacturing Arts, Jewelry Business Management and Administration
Generous Scholarship Opportunities www.gia.edu
www.GovBenefits.gov
Official benefits website of the U.S. Government. Provides access and information to more than 1,000 benefit and assistance programs. Some of the student benefit programs include:
• Federal Pell Grants
• PLUS Parent Loans
• TRIO: Student Support Services
• Advanced Placement Test Fee Program
• Federal Work-Study
• Freida J. Riley Teacher Award
Hampden-Sydney College – The Davis Fellowship
Private 4-year liberal arts college for men offers a full scholarship including tuition, fees, room, and board for up to four years. For more information visit www.hsc.edu.
Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc. Scholarship Program
Provide financial assistance ($2,500 to $20,000) to students throughout the nation who have financial need and have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity.
Apply online at www.horatioalger.com/scholarships August 1 – October 30, 2008
Illinois Institute Of Technology
Award: full tuition for 4 or 5 years of study
More info at admission@iit.edu
Johnson and Wales University
National High School Culinary Challenge Awards up to renewable full-tuition
More info at: www.jwu.edu/culinary
Mount Mercy College, Cedar Rapids, IA
A vibrant co-educational Catholic institution of 1500 students offers $1,000 scholarships to students graduating from Catholic high schools. Visit www.mtmercy.edu for more information.
National Association of Student Financial Aid
Administrators’ Website: http://www.nasfaa.org/
NROTC (NAVY) SCHOLARSHIP
Award valued up to $180,000
*See Mrs. McMillan in the Guidance Office
Pfizer Epilepsy Scholarship Award
Students under a doctor’s care for epilepsy are invited to apply for a 1-year, $3,000 scholarship.
Deadline: Applications must be postmarked by March 14, 2009. For More Information: www.epilepsy-scholarship.com
RON BROWN SCHOLAR PROGRAM
Awards scholarships to academically talented, highly motivated African American students who are currently seniors in high school and plan to pursue undergraduate degrees full-time. Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent U.S. residents. Application deadline: November 1. Information available at www.ronbrown.org.
SAE International – 2009 Engineering Scholarships
SAE is proud to offer more than 60 corporate and university sponsored scholarships to qualified students who are interested in the study of engineering and related sciences. Applications accepted September 1 through December 1 and must be postmarked by December 1, 2008. Full details, applications and FAQs, visit www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm.
SALLIE MAE/COLLEGE ANSWER. www.collegeanswer.com
Saving for College: http://www.savingforcollege.com/
SCHOOLSOUP SCHOLARSHIP DATABASE
School Soup.com provides students and their parents with direct access to the world’s largest scholarship database along with college and career information. “SchoolSoup.com is a member of the 4 National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators. (NASFAA)
VA Benefits: http://www.gibill.va.gov/
VETERANS - Children of disabled, deceased, combat, or POW/MIA war veterans
Contact: your county veterans service office
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